Influence of Selected Parental Characteristics on Children’s Academic Performance in Public Pre- Schools in Tigania, Meru County, Kenya

Authors: Stella Karimi Muthomi and Boniface Njuguna Mwangi Africa Nazarene University, Box 53067-00200, Nairobi Email: stellakarimi1234@gmail.com Abstract Previous studies point out that parents play an important role in the academic performance of learners in ECD, however, they fall short of delineating how the specific parental characteristics such as educational background, occupation, attitude and involvement influence […]

An Assessment of Guidance and Counseling Teachers’ Preparedness in Offering Effective Services in Public Primary Schools in Kikuyu Sub County, Kenya

Authors: Stella Nkatha Kebongo and Boniface Njuguna Mwangi Africa Nazarene University, P.O. Box 53067 – 00200, Nairobi Author Email: skebongo@gmail.com Abstract The current problems facing the Kenyan pupil require Guidance and Counseling (G&C) teachers to be knowledgeable about psychological and behavioral interventions, both at the preventive and responsive levels. Despite the fact that Kikuyu Sub […]

Influence of School Playground Safety on Pre-School Children Participation in Outdoor Activities in Ekerenyo Division, Nyamira County, Kenya

Authors: Beatrice Binah Mokaya and Boniface Njuguna Mwangi Corresponding Email: bkahuthu@gmail.com Abstract In Kenya, pre-school playground safety has not been given much attention despite being a critical area of concern in child growth and development. This state can be linked to lack of resources, perceived low priority and negative attitude about children’s play or deferral […]

Influence of Examination Based Teaching on the History Subject Discourse in Secondary Schools in Abogeta, Meru County, Kenya

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(2), 2018 Authors: Caroline Gakii Ntwiga and Boniface Njuguna Mwangi Africa Nazarene University, P.O. Box 53067 – 00200, Nairobi Email of the Corresponding Author: bmwangi@anu.ac.ke Abstract: Overemphasis on passing in the examinations can create pedagogies that incline to the test and could have adverse effects on the […]

Influence of Selected Factors on the Level of Implementation of Preschool Creative Activities Curriculum in Njoro, Nakuru County, Kenya

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(2), 2018 Authors:  Isaiah Kiplangat Melly and Boniface Njuguna Mwangi Africa Nazarene University, P.O. Box 53067 – 00200, Nairobi Email of the Corresponding Author: bmwangi@anu.ac.ke Abstract: Creative activities serve an important part in promoting children’s learning and development besides enhancing their emotional, intellectual and social skills. Thus, […]

Influence of Mathematical English on Performance of Standard Eight Learners in Public Primary Schools in Miriga Mieru, Meru County, Kenya

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(2), 2018 Authors: Faith Kathure Mberia and Boniface Njuguna Mwangi Africa Nazarene University, P.O. Box 53067 – 00200, Nairobi Email of the Corresponding Author: bmwangi@anu.ac.ke  Abstract: Mathematical English is a unique language based on ordinary English, with highly stylized formal symbol systems. Owing to the fact that […]